As a woman in my fifties, I’ve felt firsthand the frustrations of stubborn weight gain, shifting hormones, exhaustion, and just not feeling like myself. So many of us are juggling careers, caring for family, and trying to be everything for everyone…right when our bodies are changing in ways no one ever prepared us for.
That’s why I invited Dr. Bindiya Gandhi to join me for a real conversation about what’s happening in our bodies during midlife and menopause, and, most importantly, what we can actually do to support ourselves - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
We cover everything from what practices are essential for women in this phase, to how stress, sleep, and shifting hormones play a role. And she shares the lowdown on medications like Ozempic and how to know if Hormone Replacement Therapy is right for you..
"I don't think anybody should be scared or fear menopause. It can be a wonderful transition.” Dr. Bindiya Gandhi
Key Takeaways
- Menopause Is a Natural (Not Negative) Transition
Menopause isn’t something to fear. With the right tools and resources, you can navigate this life stage smoothly and even thrive, rather than dreading it or suffering through it. - Nutrition Basics
The foods you MUST be eating to support your body and your metabolism. - Essential Exercises
How to maintain muscle mass and bone health, keep your metabolism active, and support long-term mobility and independence.
Highlights
08:36 Health Misconceptions
14:01 Nutrition Basics
22:26 Hormones and the Diet Connection
25:19 Stress and Cortisol
30:37 Weight Loss Drugs and Hormone Replacement Therapy
Important Links
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Dr. Bindiya Gandhi, is a double board-certified Integrative & Functional Medicine Doctor, who has helped thousands of women transform their overall health. She is the medical director at Revive Atlanta MD, a comprehensive clinic focused on total body healing, including decreasing inflammation, improving hormonal imbalance, helping women get pregnant, weight loss resistance, chronic stress, gut health and more.
She has been featured on The Daily Mail, Fox5 Atlanta,The List TV Show CBS46, 11Alive, wsbtv, Popsugar, mindbodygreen, Washington Post, well+good, Vogue, Parade, Livestrong, HuffPost and more.
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